google Google ARCore 1.7 Brings 3D Face Tracking and Animated Objects Google releases ARCore 1.7 with Augmented Faces, Sceneform animations, and pre-built UI components to help developers build better AR apps for Android.
google Google Commits $13 Billion to U.S. Data Centers and Offices Google plans to spend $13 billion on U.S. infrastructure in 2019, significantly increasing its footprint to compete with AWS and Azure. The massive investment focuses heavily on new and expanded data centers in middle America.
google Google Introduces Adiantum Encryption for Low-Power Devices Google rolls out Adiantum, a new encryption method designed to secure data on budget smartphones and other low-power devices that lack the hardware for standard encryption.
spotify Spotify Buys Gimlet and Anchor to Dominate Podcasting Market Spotify acquires podcast production studio Gimlet Media and mobile creation platform Anchor to expand beyond music streaming and compete directly with Apple and Google.
alphabet Alphabet Revenue Climbs 22 Percent But Stock Drops on Skewed Earnings Alphabet reports strong fourth-quarter revenue growth, but investors push the stock down after an unusual accounting gain masks a smaller core earnings beat.
super bowl Tech Giants Spend Big on Star-Studded Super Bowl Commercials Major technology companies like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft are unveiling high-profile advertisements during the Super Bowl to showcase new products and improve public perception.
super bowl Tech Giants Showcase Star-Studded Ads During Super Bowl Major technology companies like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft unveil high-profile commercials during the Super Bowl, featuring celebrity cameos and focusing on positive social impact.
apple Apple Cracks Down on Facebook and Google Over Misused Enterprise Certificates Apple revokes special developer certificates from Facebook and Google after the companies use them to distribute data-collecting apps outside their organizations. The punishment causes widespread internal app downtime for both tech giants.
apple Apple Restores Facebook's Enterprise Certificate After Data Privacy Scandal Apple reinstates Facebook's internal app access after a two-day suspension triggered by a secret data collection program, while Google faces similar punishment for its own snooping app.
apple Apple Briefly Revokes Google's App Access Over Data Collection Rule Violation Apple temporarily blocks Google's internal iOS apps after discovering the company used a special enterprise certificate to distribute a data-collecting app outside the App Store. Both companies resolve the issue quickly, restoring access to employee tools like Gmail and YouTube.
go-jek Indonesian Ride-Hailing Giant Go-Jek Tops $1 Billion in Latest Funding Round Go-Jek secures over $1 billion in the first close of its Series F round, bringing its valuation to approximately $9.5 billion as it battles Grab for Southeast Asian dominance.
apple Apple Briefly Revokes Google's App Certificates Over Data Collection Violations Apple temporarily blocks Google's internal iOS apps after discovering the misuse of enterprise certificates to distribute a data-collecting app outside the App Store. The tech giants quickly resolve the issue, restoring employee access to critical internal tools.
google Google Sets April 2 Shutdown Date for Consumer Google+ Accounts Google announces it will completely shut down the consumer version of Google+ and begin deleting all user content on April 2. Enterprise users will retain access to the platform, while the associated APIs go offline on March 7.
google Google Follows Facebook in Misusing Apple Enterprise Certificates for Data Collection Google operates an app called Screenwise Meter that uses Apple's enterprise program to bypass the App Store and collect user data, mirroring Facebook's recently banned practices. Following scrutiny, Google disables the iOS app and admits the distribution method violates Apple's policies.
gmail Google Brings Material Design Refresh to Mobile Gmail Apps Google updates its mobile Gmail apps for iOS and Android with a fresh Material Design look and new display features. The redesign brings the mobile experience closer to the web version with customizable density settings.